Goat farming is one of the most exciting and easiest live stock Farming ever even a 10 year old does it with so much ease.
Kgadile Maphari started off small and now he's big. His parents helped him and his brother Kagiso Maphari save up money for a year to buy them bicycles.
When they saved up enough money to buy the bicycles they then changed their minds and opted to buy goats instead. Their love for goats just surfaced from nowhere but the thought of just having goats was far more exciting than riding on bicycles.
The two brothers from Waterpoort then bought seven goats. They bought six Nannys (female) goats and one Bucks (male) goat in 2015. They wanted the goats just for fun,little did they know that they were about to become farmers with possibilities to be recognised agriculturaly some day.
They are now Free Range Goat Farmers with over 50 goats of which they recently sold 7 goats for R1200 each in 2017. At their age they are making money so they are categorised as independent young entrepreneurs in Agribusiness.
The young sons of Venda juggle being full time pupils and being entrepreneurs. The oldest brother attends a boarding school so he leaves the 10 year old in full control during school days and their parents are always there to help incase he struggles.
What do Goats eat
Goats are very curious creatures said Kgadile, They eat whatever they come across so we try by all means to keep cardboard, tin cans,wood not forgeting clothing far from the goats because whatever the goats find then they eat, he added.They feed their goats plants like trees, shrubs, hay and grains to keep them healthy.
How to protect goats from parasites
Keeping your goats feed and water free of plant and bedding debris and manure.
Rotate goats to fresh pastures as often as possible to prevent them from consuming parasites.
When you introduce new animals to your herd, isolate them for at least three weeks and never forget to deworm them before turning them in with the rest of your goats.
The hardest part about goat farming is when you wake up to a dead goat, especially if the young farmers didn't notice anything odd the previous day.
How to keep Goats warm on a cold day/night
The boys keep it simple, a small shelter enough to protect them from rain. Changing their drinking water regularly and increasing their food intake. Food actually does keep goats warm.
Farming knows no age indeed, all it takes is passion and patience.
Farming is a long term investment and We are inspired by our youngest farmers Kagiso and Kgadile Maphari. We wishing them all the best and more successful years. It's never too late or too early to start Farmers!
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